Why FG asked banks to make stamp duty deductions on loans

  • The federal government has directed commercial banks to begin stamp duty deductions on loans by bank customers
  • The directive says deposit money banks are to make 0.375% deductions on all loans by the bank customers
  • The move is the sequel to other deductions by the banks on foreign currency transactions and electronic money transfer levy

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The Nigerian government has asked commercial banks in Nigeria to deduct and remit 0.375% of all loan disbursements to bank customers.